Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc

Organization Overview

Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE O TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION AND COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS THAT ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND DIGNITY OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE PREEMINENT RESOURCE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ADULT - SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITY, AS WELL AS IN THE COMMUNITY, FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 21 THROUGH THE VITAL LIVING AND WORKING SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS TEACH SKILLS LEADING TO MORE INDEPENDENCE AT HOME, SCHOOL, WORK, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO MEET AN INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND CAN INCLUDE ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING: INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE INDOOR/OUTDOOR TRAVEL, USE OF TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING COMPUTERS AND SMART PHONES WITH ACCESSIBLE SOFTWARE, SELF-ADVOCACY AND RESOURCES, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (INCLUDING SAFE COOKING SKILLS, PERSONAL GROOMING, MONEY IDENTIFICATION, MEDICATION AND HOME MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES), DIABETES MANAGEMENT, BRAILLE, ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS AND PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING, AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 450 ADULTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022. ADDITIONALLY, CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO AN APPROXIMATE 1,780 FORMER CLIENTS THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S LIFETIME LEARNERS PROGRAM.


TEENLIFE (LEARNING INDEPENDENCE FROM EXPERIENCE) (AGES 14 - 21) PROVIDES BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION YEAR ROUND. TEAMS LEARN TO DEVELOP VOCATIONAL GOALS, WORK HABITS, INTERVIEWING SKILLS AND COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS. THEY ALSO WORK SUMMER JOBS, IMPROVE COMPUTER SKILLS, ACQUIRE BRAILLE LITERACY, BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS, PREPARE MEALS AND BUDGETS AND USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; FURTHER STRENGTHENING SKILL SETS INTRODUCED IN YOUNGER PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 5,900 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 45 TEENS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.


BRIGHT BEGINNINGS (AGES BIRTH - 5) TEACHES INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO LEARN THROUGH STRUCTURED PLAY THERAPY AND TEACHES PARENTS HOW TO APPLY "LEARNING THROUGH PLAY" ROUTINES AS DAILY ACTIVITIES TO HELP ACHIEVE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 BRIGHT BEGINNING CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022. KIDS KEYS TO INDEPENDENCE (AGES 6 - 13) PROVIDES GROUP INSTRUCTION OVER THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, AS WELL AS, AN 8-WEEK VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP. YOUTH LEARN SAFE TRAVEL, PERSONAL CARE, BRAILLE, COMPUTERS AND SOCIAL SKILLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 3,400 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 55 KIDS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ellyn Drotzer
President/ceo
$175,188
Aaron See
Chairman
$0
Sarah Wellik
Secretary
$0
Timothy Moffat
Vice Chairman
$0
Erica Ricketts
Treasurer
$0
Dan Trottman
Immediate Past President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$27,601
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,574,513
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,148,700
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,750,814
Total Program Service Revenue$131,741
Investment income $99,185
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $14,400
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $366,648
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$377
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,362,411

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Lighthouse Of Broward County Inc has recieved totaling $1,141,563.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jim Moran Foundation Inc

Deerfield Beach, FL

PURPOSE: EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS (BIRTHDAY GRANT) & VITAL LIVING

$425,000
Jim Moran Foundation Inc

Deerfield Beach, FL

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE & COVID-19 ASSISTANCE

$350,000
Florida Association Of Agencies Serving The Blind Inc

Monticello, FL

PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

$155,737
United Way Of Broward County

Fort Lauderdale, FL

PURPOSE: General Support

$57,206
Josephine S Leiser Foundation Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$25,000
Tua Fbo Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation 120600

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,311,280
Earnings-$861,208
Admin Expense$37,629
Net Contributions$500
Ending Balance$5,412,943

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